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Everpure ESO7 EV9607-25 Espresso Cartridge 1.0 GPM 5,300 Grains EV960725
EverpureThe Everpure ESO 7 EV960725 Cartridge has a unique three-stage blending process to provide softened, buffered, filtered water for specialty coffee,...
View full detailsOptiPure 300-05828 CTO-Q10 Cartridge 1.5 GPM 0.5 Micron
OptiPureThe Pentair OptiPure CTO-Q10 is a 10” Qwik-Twist cartridge for use in OptiPure QT10 Series Systems to reduce sediment down to 0.5-microns and reduc...
View full detailsOptiPure 170-52080 QT1+CR Cartridge Kit (CTO-Q10 | CTO-QCR)
OptiPureReplacement filter cartridge kit for the OptiPure QT1+CR dual-cartridge water treatment system. Includes one (1) CTO-Q10 300-05828 Pre/Post-Filter ...
View full detailsEverpure DEV9830-01 HQS-WF Filter Cartridge
EverpureApplication: Produces perfect water for premium drinking water applications. Fits Everpure QL1 and QL3b heads. Part of a sanitary quick-change fil...
View full detailsOptiPure 204-52820 AMS-QT15 Reverse Osmosis RO Membrane
OptiPureThe AMS-QT15 is a 10″ Qwik-Twist replacement membrane for BWS200 and OP175 systems that reduces Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), scale-causing mineral...
View full detailsCyst Reduction Water Filters
Cysts, such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia, are protozoan parasites found in the intestinal tracts of animals. The feces of infected animals contaminate surface waters such as lakes, streams, ponds, shallow wells, and groundwater under the influence of surface water (GUDI). For more information, read A Guide to Filtering Water from the CDC.
Cysts are tiny, microscopic organisms commonly found in contaminated water sources. Some well-known cysts include Giardia and Cryptosporidium, which can cause gastrointestinal illnesses when ingested.
Cyst-reduction water filters can remove these microscopic pathogens, making the water safe for consumption. These filters typically use various technologies to achieve this, such as:
- Mechanical Filtration: The filter uses a physical barrier with tiny pores that trap cysts as water passes through.
- Adsorption: Certain filter media, such as activated carbon, can adsorb cysts, effectively removing them from the water.
- Chemical Disinfection: Some filters may incorporate elements that release disinfectants like iodine or chlorine, which can help neutralize cysts.
Not all water filters are designed to remove cysts, so if cyst reduction is a concern, choose a filter that explicitly mentions this capability on its packaging or product description.